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What Is UV-Stabilised Foliage?
UV-stabilised foliage carries additives that slow the photodegradation of pigments and polymer under sunlight. It is the difference between a tree that holds colour for three to five years outdoors and one that fades within a season.
What it does and does not doUV stabilisers slow colour loss; they do not make foliage permanent. Specified outdoor foliage is SGS-tested for 3-5 year colour-fastness, which is a test result rather than a guarantee of a fixed lifespan.
When you actually need itOutdoor placements, pool decks, coastal sites and glass-roofed atriums with high daylight load. Fully air-conditioned interiors need no UV treatment at all — indoor colour is stable for the life of the installation.
Where it is non-negotiableAustralia, the Gulf and high-altitude interiors carry extreme UV. In those markets untreated foliage fails visibly and fast.
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Usually no. Interior foliage is colour-stable for the life of the installation without it. Spend the money on UV treatment only where daylight actually reaches the tree.
Specified outdoor foliage is SGS-tested for 3-5 year colour-fastness. Real-world life depends on exposure — full equatorial sun is harder on it than a covered terrace.
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